Grades K-9 Here is your chance to try out the Youth Rec Hockey program before commiting to the full season or brush up on your skating, stick handling, shooting, and passing skills before the program begins in January. DC Youth Rec Hockey coaches will be on hand to assist skaters on skills and hockey drills. New this year, practices will kick off indoors at the Rec Center in December, providing extra ice time for skill development before the outdoor rink opens. From January through February, players will alternate between outdoor practices at Mooers Park in Cokato and indoor practices at the DC Rec Center, weather permitting. Participants are required to bring their own equipment: skates, helmet with mask, and a stick. A full set of equipment is recommended but not mandatory. Each participant must also purchase a hockey jersey, unless they already have one from a previous year. Specify your jersey size during registration; subsequent jersey purchases will not be necessary. End of the Year Party on Saturday, February 22nd, featuring grade-level scrimmages and an open skate session for families. Scrimmages: Gr. 7-9: 9-10 am Gr. 5-6: 10:15-11:15 am Gr. 3-4: 11:30 am-12:30 pm Gr. K-2: 12:45-1:45 pm Family Open Skate: 1:45-2:45 pm As an added bonus, players will receive a FREE Open Skate pass to use during DC Rec Center open skate sessions. Please note the following regarding weather conditions: Outdoor practices will be canceled if the temperature is below zero degrees Fahrenheit. It is important to remember that parents have the discretion to decide whether or not their child attends practices based on weather conditions. Hockey Equipment Swap, November 18 • 6-7 pm • MS Commons: Are you looking to clear out unused hockey gear from your home or find some quality used equipment for your player? Join us at the Hockey Equipment Swap! Parents, bring your player along to try on gear for a proper fit. If skates are needed, ensure your child wears the socks they'll use when skating. Please note that this event is new, so we cannot guarantee the type or quantity of available hockey gear.